Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Lanita Layton, FMR Managing Director at HUGO BOSS.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Luxury Retail Evolution: Lanita Layton shares her experiences with HUGO BOSS and Berks, leading major transformations in the luxury retail space.
• Omnichannel Retail Strategy: She emphasizes the importance of a seamless customer experience across all channels, predicting the rise of customer experience officers.
• Exclusivity in Digital Expansion: Layton explores maintaining luxury brand exclusivity while expanding online, discussing the nuances of customer data analysis.
• Luxury Storytelling & Personalization: The role of storytelling and hyper-personalization in luxury, with a spotlight on brands like Brunello Cuccinelli.
• Breaking into Luxury Retail: Advice for students aspiring to enter the luxury retail industry, including the value of curiosity and strategic internships.

To Learn More About Our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanitalayton/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Retail
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Joe Shasteen, Global Manager of Advanced Analytics at RetailNext.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Introduction to RetailNext: Joe Shasteen explains how RetailNext offers e-commerce-style analytics to brick-and-mortar stores, providing real-time insights into customer behavior.
• Impactful Projects: Joe shares how RetailNext’s traffic data aids retailers in optimizing labor allocation, boosting conversion rates, and enhancing overall store performance.
• AI in Retail Analytics: An overview of how RetailNext uses AI and machine learning to refine data accuracy and track customer engagement in-store.
• Future Trends: Joe discusses emerging trends in retail analytics, such as digital media networks and data partnerships, that are shaping the future of the industry.
• Communication and Data: The importance of internal communication in successfully implementing retail technology, highlighting a humorous anecdote about employees covering sensors.

To Learn More About RetailNext:
Website: https://retailnext.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retailnext/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeshasteen/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Retail
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.